Brick repair in Tyler TX - mortar and brick that match the rest of your house
Crumbling joints or cracked brick? We find out why it failed, fix that first, then match the repair so it blends in.
I come out and write your estimate
When you call, I'm the one who comes to your house, looks over the brick and writes the estimate. A lead mason runs our crew on site, so the person running the work knows what we found.
On our own since 2013
I spent years running crews for another masonry owner before I started on my own in 2013. We're based in Tyler and work across the cities around it, and brick repair that blends in is what we're known for.
Licensed and insured, and easy to reach
We're licensed and insured. You won't have to chase anybody down to find out where your job stands, because I keep you posted from the estimate to the final walk. Call (903) 525-6451 to get started.
Brick and mortar repair in Tyler
Brick repair in Tyler, TX is digging worn mortar out of brick joints and packing in new, which masons call repointing, plus swapping out cracked or broken brick. It's for homeowners with older brick houses, tired chimneys and garden walls that have started to come apart.
The price comes down to how many joints and bricks are failing, how high and hard to reach the wall is, how much work it takes to match your brick and mortar, and whether a gutter or downspout has to be fixed first. Weather sets the schedule, because mortar needs mild days to cure, and one cost guide says rush work in winter or a heat wave will likely cost more.
The main choice is what to fix now and what can wait, and I'll be straight with you about it, because I'd rather tell you a wall can wait than sell you work it doesn't need. If bricks need replacing, finding a close match can take some hunting. Tyler takes all permits online, and we check with the city on each job and file the permit when one's needed.
Brick repair and the work around it
Fixing why the brick failed
Before we touch a joint, we find out why it failed. Usually it's water, from a gutter that overflows or a downspout that dumps right against the wall, and if we patch over that, the new mortar washes out the same way the old did. So the estimate names the water problem, and it gets fixed first. Sometimes that's most of the job, and I'll tell you when fixing the downspout means the brick itself can wait.
Matching new mortar to the old
We match the color, size and texture of your brick and the color and shape of the joints, so the repair looks like it belongs to the house. Brick trade guidance says new mortar must be no stronger than the original, because harder mortar can make the brick face chip away, so ask any mason how they'll keep it no stronger before work starts. On older, softer brick, one preservation guide says hand chisels pose the least risk in most cases, and power tools in unskilled hands can do real damage.
Brick on walls, steps and the yard
Cracked brick isn't only on the house. We repair brick steps, planters and garden walls the same way, matching the old work. When a wall holding back soil is leaning or bulging, new joints won't hold it, so we'll talk about rebuilding it with retaining wall construction. If loose brick edging along the drive is part of the trouble, it often makes sense to look at driveway pavers on the same visit.
Get a free on-site estimate for your brick repair
We get back to you within one business day to set up a visit, and I come out to look at the brick myself. The estimate is free, and there's no pressure to book.
(903) 525-6451What happens after you call us
Call or send us photos
Call (903) 525-6451 or use the form, and we'll set up a time to come out. Photos of the problem joints help, and so does knowing your home's age and whether it sits in a historic district.
I look and write the estimate
I walk the wall with you, check where the water is coming from and write an estimate that spells out what needs doing now and what can wait. You'll know what you're paying for before you decide.
Permit, repair and final walk
If you say yes, we sort out any permit with the city, then our lead mason and crew do the work. When it's done, I walk the finished job with you so you can see the repair up close.
Brick repair questions from Tyler homeowners
How long does brick mortar last on a house?
Mortar joints typically last more than 25 years, while the brick itself can last well over 100. That means a brick house usually needs some joint repair now and then over its life, and on an older Tyler home that time may have come. If you're not sure, I'll take a look.
How do I know if my brick joints need repointing?
Brick trade guidance says joints need repointing when the mortar has worn back more than 1/4 inch, is crumbling, has gaps or is cracked. Sound original joints hold up better than repointed ones, so we repoint only the failing joints and leave the good ones alone.
Can minor mortar cracks in my brick wall wait?
Often, yes. Brick trade guidance says cracked or worn mortar doesn't always need repair right away, since many walls, such as brick veneer and cavity walls, can handle the extra moisture small cracks let in. I'll tell you if yours can wait, and we'll make sure water isn't the cause.
Does Tyler's historic certificate apply to my brick repair?
It can, if your home is a historic landmark or sits in a local or national historic district. Tyler requires a Certificate of Appropriateness before any exterior feature of those buildings is altered, and you apply to the Planning Department before a building permit goes in. The city's Property Search Viewer shows whether you're in a national district.